Can someone define a "Recovery Meal" for me...

Stephendw9

I am new to the whole workout programs like GSP Rushfit and P90X. I am currently using GSP Rushfit and they talk about a "Recovery Meal" after the workout, yet the way they describe it, it sounds like a 4th meal. The way it is described in the nutritional guide it sounds the same as a regular meal with %'s of Protein, Carbs, and Veg. Can someone please explain to me what this is supposed to be in reference to. I always have a bunch of calories left over after I take my exercise out, but I don't want to replace all those calories with a meal and take steps back while trying to follow the program.

Any help would be appreciated.